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What did Eddy say about Eastern thought systems?
Learn about some of her statements on such religions as Buddhism and Hinduism.
Did Eddy ever visit The Mother Church Extension?
Here’s what we know…the findings may surprise you!
What is the background on Stefan Zweig’s biography of Eddy in Mental Healers?
Learn why this 1931 profile has particular shortcomings.
Was the actor Anna May Wong a Christian Scientist?
Find out what we learned about the first Chinese-American movie star.
Did Mary Baker Eddy celebrate birthdays?
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Was Marchette Chute a Christian Scientist?
Find out what we’ve learned about this twentieth-century author.
“Good is the term for God”
Read background on the relationship of two important words in Christian Science.
How did Mary Baker Eddy employ the term physics?
Find out about her use of terminology central to the study of Christian Science.
Was there ever a pyramid at Mary Baker Eddy’s birthplace?
Learn the history of this memorial to the woman who discovered Christian Science.
What was Mary Baker Eddy’s approach to dentistry?
Learn how the early history of Christian Science included various interactions with dentists and their practices.
What was Planchette?
Learn about this nineteenth-century game that Eddy referred to in Science and Health.
When was Mary Baker Eddy called “prayerless”?
Find out about this accusation and learn how she responded.
Does “Mother’s Evening Prayer” refer to Eddy’s son?
Here’s what we know about the genesis of this poem by Mary Baker Eddy.
What did Eddy mean when referring to “useful” books?
Learn how this statement in Science and Health evolved over time.
Did Mary Baker Eddy say anything about vegetarianism?
Learn what her statements and actions show.